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　　Job Title

　　VADWatch Customer Service Representative

　　About Abbott

　　Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

　　Working at Abbott

　　At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

　　Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

　　Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

　　An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

　　Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

　　A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

　　A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

　　The Opportunity

　　Acelis Connected Health is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies. The VADWatch Telemonitoring Service / Customer Service agent is within our Rapid Diagnostic division located in our Livermore, CA office.

　　In this role, you will work with customers that have a mechanical heart implant. We are seeking an energetic and outgoing individual who will have a caring approach to every customer, especially during our high call volumes and when handling customer issues. This position represents our first impression the customer will have with our VADWatch program and VAD Customer service department. You will be taking both inbound and outbound calls that assist our customers with supply orders, demographic changes, and insurance updates. Our candidate will support our new customers by welcoming them to our VADWatch program and training them on how to successfully use the VADWatch Remote Monitoring equipment, aid in monthly follow-up calls, and provide support to retain our customers. Our candidate will create vendor orders for both equipment and supplies that meet the prescription provided by the VAD clinic.

　　What You’ll Work On

　　• Maintain a customer base in the Remote Patient Monitoring platform

　　• Accountable for VW enrollment calls and equipment training / set up

　　• Accountable for Compliance follow up

　　• Conduct customer monthly calls

　　• Place supply and Equipment orders

　　• Follow up with Vendors as necessary

　　• Ability to work reports and follow through on orders placed

　　• Ordering, Shipping, Confirmation of Delivery and RMA if needed

　　• Perform outbound calls to customers to notify of shipping issues such as a delay or missing information.

　　• Resolve or report any problems that may occur.

　　• Assist with implementation of work flow productivity improvements.

　　• Follow all regulatory policies and procedures, privacy and security standards in accordance with Government agencies to include HIPAA requirements.

　　• Understand and adhere to all business processes and procedures.

　　• Maintain a culture of accountability.

　　• Adhere to the department metric standards set by your supervisor or manager.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Minimum of One year of Customer Service experience

　　MS Office knowledge

　　Ability to use thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems as well as work with other teams within the VAD department to successfully accomplish daily tasks

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　• Associate degree or equivalent work history

　　• Some data processing experience preferred

　　• Spanish Speaking Preferred

　　Physical Requirements

　　• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

　　Competencies

　　• Excellent interpersonal and phone etiquette skills

　　• Detail & Team Oriented

　　• Professional communication Skills

　　• Excellent Time Management Skills

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　　Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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　　The base pay for this position is $21.70 – $43.40 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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